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monkey in Spanish

monkey in Spanish is mono, mico, chango — monkey means a small to medium-sized primate, typically with a tail, distinct from apes.

monkey in Spanish

mono
noun
(loosely, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
mico
noun
(loosely, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
chango
noun
(loosely, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
simio
noun
(loosely, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
befo
noun
(loosely, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
jimio
noun
(loosely, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.

What does "monkey" mean?

  1. noun A small to medium-sized primate, typically with a tail, distinct from apes.
    "At the zoo, a baby monkey clung tightly to its mother's back."
  2. noun A mischievous or playful person, especially a child.
    "Our youngest is a cheeky little monkey who hides my slippers every morning."
  3. verb To fiddle or tamper with something, usually in an informal or careless way.
    "Someone has been monkeying with my bike and now the brakes feel odd."
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monkey in a sentence

  • At the zoo, a baby monkey clung tightly to its mother's back.
  • The monkeys swung from branch to branch, chasing each other.
  • Our youngest is a cheeky little monkey who hides my slippers every morning.
  • Come here, you monkey, and give your grandad a hug!

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What is "monkey" in Spanish?
"monkey" in Spanish is mono, mico, chango. monkey means: A small to medium-sized primate, typically with a tail, distinct from apes.
How do you use "monkey" in a sentence?
Example: "At the zoo, a baby monkey clung tightly to its mother's back." In Spanish, "monkey" is mono, mico, chango.
Are there other ways to say "monkey" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "monkey": mono, mico, chango, simio, befo, jimio.
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